Kebabs have a huge fan following in India. This Mughlai delicacy is typically made with minced meat shaped into sausages on skewers. They are juicy, succulent and extremely divine. While you may think kebabs can only be relished by non-vegetarians, let us tell you that there is a wide variety of vegetarian kebabs that are equally delicious - hara bhara kebab, chana dal kebab to dahi kebab, beetroot kebab and many more. Adding to the list, here we bring you a protein-rich oats dal kebab recipe that is ideal for healthy snacking.
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As the name suggests, this kebab is made using oats and dal. Roundels of soaked moong dal mixture are dipped in a cornflour mix, rolled in oats and shallow-fried until golden-brown. They are super crispy and are ideal to serve as a healthy evening snack or appetiser. The best part about this recipe is that it doesn't take much time to prepare. Pair it with some mint chutney and relish its taste. So, let's get started with the recipe.
Oats Dal Kebab Recipe: How To Make Oats Dal Kebab
To begin with the recipe, first, soak moong dal for around 3-4 hours. Once done, wash it properly and grind it into a smooth paste using a blender. Keep aside. Now, in a pan, add oil and cumin seeds and allow them to splutter. Add ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, red chilli powder, cumin powder and salt. Add the dal into this. Mix well and let it cook for some time.
Add grated carrot and breadcrumbs. Mix well. Next, in a separate bowl, combine cornflour and water. Make small kebabs out of the dal mixture, dip it into the cornflour mix and roll in oats. Heat oil in a pan, and shallow-fry these kebabs until golden-brown from both sides. Oats dal kebab is ready!
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